Morphology, anatomy and sleep movements of Ludwigia sedoides

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Beitragende

Abstract

The diurnal motion of higher plants, responding to the alternation of day and night, known as nyctinastic movements or “sleep movements”, has been discussed frequently. We present the first description of the circadian rhythm of the water plant Ludwigia sedoides (Humb. & Bonpl.) H.Hara of the family Onagraceae, furthermore its morphology and anatomy. Our results indicate that the plant’s movements are endogenous, although environmental factors certainly have an influence. The majority of plants with nyctinastic leaf movements have a pulvinus, as the crucial part of the plant enabling this movement. Although the basal section of the L. sedoides petiole is not swollen, the tissue functions similarly to a pulvinus. It consists of a central conducting tissue with thick-walled cells, which is surrounded by thin-walled motor cells that can undergo visible shrinking and swelling. Thus, the tissue functionally corresponds to a pulvinus. Examinations of cellular processes, like measurements of the turgor pressure in the petiole, need to be evaluated in future studies.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer18
Seitenumfang12
FachzeitschriftScience of Nature
Jahrgang110
Ausgabenummer3
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 15 Mai 2023
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

PubMed 37188787

Schlagworte

Schlagwörter

  • Circadian rhythmic, Endogenous oscillator, Nyctinasty, Onagraceae, Submersing, Water plant